Parent Visa
For applicants in Australia
Aged Parent (Residence) visa (subclass 804)/////
Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) visa (subclass 864)
Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) visa (from subclass 884 to subclass 864)
If you are outside Australia
Subclass 870 Temporary Visa for Parents of Australian Citizen or PR or eligible NZ citizen
For Australian candidates
All applicants for a parent visa must pass the 'Balance of Family Test,' which includes health and character examinations.
Visas for aging parent
These visas are for parents who are the same age as an Australian Age Pensioner.
After being granted a permanent visa, an aged parent applying for a parent visa may not be eligible for an Age Pension right once, and may have to wait a long period to get Australian government benefits. Permanent residents must wait ten years to be eligible for the Age pension or Disability allowance (unless they have a reciprocal agreement with another nation that pays them).
Onshore visas are available for parents of children who are living in Australia and who meet the age requirements. A family balance exam is required for applicants.
An onshore application that results in the grant of a permanent visa to elderly parents who pass the family balance test. This visa is more expensive than the aged parent visa, but it is usually processed more quickly.
This is an onshore visa for parents who are currently in Australia and meet the age requirements. Applicants must complete a family balance exam. This visa is only valid for two years and must be renewed every two years. If they meet the other requirements for the Subclass 864 visa, holders of the Subclass 884 visa can apply for the permanent Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) visa (subclass 864) within two years of receiving the Subclass 884 visa.
Parents residing in Australia who meet the required age requirements can apply for this onshore visa. Successful candidates must pass an exam. Visas for older parents are usually more expensive, but they are usually processed significantly faster.
Other parent visas
Parental (Migrant) Visa with Contribution (from subclass 173 to subclass 143)
This visa is for temporary Contributory Parent visa holders who wish to apply for a permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 173). (subclass 143).
Subclass 870 Temporary Parent Visa
The application period for the new temporary visa will open on April 17th, 2019. (subclass 870). Parents can now reunite with their children and grandchildren in Australia thanks to this new category.
If you are outside Australia
Parent (Migrant) visa (subclass 103)
This is an out-of-country visa for parents who do not live in Australia. Applicants must pass the family balance exam. This visa takes a long time to process, ranging from 20 to 30 years depending on the amount of spaces provided by the Australian government each financial year.
Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa (subclass 143)
This is an offshore visa for parents who desire to permanently relocate to Australia with their children. Depending on their location, applicants can apply for this visa onshore or offshore. The parents must, however, be outside of Australia at the time of the decision. Applicants must complete a family balance exam. This visa is more expensive than a regular parent visa, but it is usually processed quickly.
Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173)
For parents who pass the balance of family exam, this is a temporary visa good for two years. You can apply for a permanent Contributory Parent visa if you have this visa (subclass 143).
Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa (from subclass 173 to subclass 143)
In order to apply for a permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) within the two-year validity period of the Subclass 173 visa, temporary Contributory Parent visa holders need to apply for a Subclass 143. A Subclass 143 Visa applicant must also meet all additional requirements.
Subclass 870 Temporary Visa for Parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents or eligible NZ citizens
This is a new temporary visa that permits parents to visit their children who are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or qualified New Zealand citizens for a period of three to five years, with one extension possible (different fee structures apply). There is no need to take the Balance of Family Test. The sponsor must earn a certain amount of money. The application has two stages: sponsorship and visa application. Medical exams and health insurance are both required.
Subclass 870 Temporary Visa for Parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents or eligible NZ citizens
This is a new temporary visa that permits parents to visit their children who are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or qualified New Zealand citizens for a period of three to five years, with one extension possible (different fee structures apply). There is no need to take the Balance of Family Test. The sponsor must earn a certain amount of money. The application has two stages: sponsorship and visa application. Medical exams and health insurance are both required.